Govt seeks 'urgent' clarification from US on Muslim ban exception for KiwisRNZ Prime Minister Bill English expects New Zealand passport holders will be exempt from the US travel ban. Confusion continues over whether New Zealand citizens are affected by a controversial Muslim ban in the United States, with Kiwi officials working "urgently" to get answers. US President Donald Trump has issued a temporary entry ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. PHOTO: Khalid al-Mousily/REUTERS Foreign Minister Murray McCully says it's still unclear how Kiwis are affected by the US Muslim ban. READ MORE:* PM: Muslim ban 'not racist policy'* PM toes cautious line over 'Muslim ban'* Muslim ban 'not NZ way': NZ Prime Minister Bill English* Explainer: The US immigration order that unleashed chaosThe four countries, along with the US, make up the Five Eyes spying alliance.

Source: Stuff January 31, 2017 01:46 UTC